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Best Windows on Arm apps
By Zac Bowden last updated
Arm-native apps Got a Windows PC with an Arm processor like Snapdragon X? These are the apps you should download that are Arm64 native!

What is Snapdragon X Elite? Explaining Qualcomm's new flagship Arm laptop processors.
By Cale Hunt last updated
X Elite The all-new Snapdragon X chips are what you want in your next Windows on Arm device.

Surface Pro 11 could have emptied my wallet to be my new Copilot+ PC if Microsoft hadn't missed one crucial launch option
By Ben Wilson published
So close Microsoft provides a new platform for AI PCs with Copilot+, but its in-house Surface Pro 11 doesn't quite convince me while it misses part of my personal criteria.

What is Microsoft's Prism? Explaining the emulation engine for Windows on Arm and why it's compared to Apple's Rosetta 2
By Ben Wilson published
Prism Prism is an ARM emulator that promises a "2x performance boost" in the next generation of Copilot+ AI PCs and even current-gen options. Here's what it means for you.

Windows on ARM: What it is, how ARM processors differ from CPUs, ARM history, and more
By Rebecca Spear published
ARM FAQ Windows on ARM typically makes for lightweight devices with long battery life and stellar reliability. But what exactly is ARM anyway?

Will Adobe expand native app support for Windows on Arm and Snapdragon X chips?
By Ben Wilson published
Adobe on ARM Adobe offers only Photoshop and Lightroom as ARM-native apps, but could this change with the rise of game-changing Snapdragon X devices in 2024?

Massive Dell XPS roadmap leak reveals next-gen Snapdragon X chips are already planned for 2025 and beyond
By Cale Hunt published
Oops The leaked documents list Qualcomm Oryon V2 and Oryon V3, as well as a lot of information on the future of Dell's XPS laptop line.

I'm putting Windows on ARM compatibility to the test with my accessories and peripherals — has anything improved?
By Ben Wilson published
ARM ready I'm testing my wireless earbuds, joypads, and printer to test whether ARM-based Windows devices support my favorite accessories.

If Qualcomm really wants to beat Apple it needs an 'X Ultra' to challenge the M3 Max, but will it make one?
By Cale Hunt published
Windows on Arm Qualcomm has said nothing about a third performance tier for its Snapdragon X platform, but something more powerful than the X Elite would help it compete with Apple's M-series ARM CPUs.

I finally tried Windows 11 on ARM after four years of unfairly dismissing Qualcomm's misunderstood platform (and I'm obsessed)
By Ben Wilson published
All-in on ARM A bargain find on a second-hand Microsoft Surface Pro X has completely changed how I feel about Windows on ARM, realizing my app compatibility fears were utterly wrong.
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